@francesarabelle Nope, I did not hire an attorney. Most people don't; it's generally kind of overkill. The forms are simple enough to figure out, and for the few questions I had, I just asked people online (on trans message boards, etc.) for help.
@francesarabelle I did have to change my school info. Fortunately, that process was easy - I just took a copy of my name change paperwork to the registrar's office, and they handled it from there.
@wencesbahena I don't know, it's just a requirement that California and some other states have. I think it's a way of making sure that you're not trying to escape debt. In CA you have to list a notice of your name change in an approved newspaper for four consecutive weeks before your court date.
@wencesbahena I paid around $350 for the court filing fee, plus about $120 to have it listed in the newspaper for four weeks. I think the fees depend on what county you're filing in, though.
which documents must you bring with you to the court date??
AngelFernandible 1 month ago
did u have to put it in the paper? did it cost to change driving licence and ss card and passport ?
wojtekc27 3 months ago
Can you change your SSN once you change your name?
yes4me 5 months ago
Oh and did you have to hire an attorney?
francesarabelle 1 year ago
@francesarabelle Nope, I did not hire an attorney. Most people don't; it's generally kind of overkill. The forms are simple enough to figure out, and for the few questions I had, I just asked people online (on trans message boards, etc.) for help.
Liam4230 1 year ago
Did you have to change all your school info too?
francesarabelle 1 year ago
@francesarabelle I did have to change my school info. Fortunately, that process was easy - I just took a copy of my name change paperwork to the registrar's office, and they handled it from there.
Liam4230 1 year ago
why do you have to list it on the newspaper? sorry for the annoying questions lol
wencesbahena 1 year ago
@wencesbahena I don't know, it's just a requirement that California and some other states have. I think it's a way of making sure that you're not trying to escape debt. In CA you have to list a notice of your name change in an approved newspaper for four consecutive weeks before your court date.
Liam4230 1 year ago
how much did you pay?
wencesbahena 1 year ago
@wencesbahena I paid around $350 for the court filing fee, plus about $120 to have it listed in the newspaper for four weeks. I think the fees depend on what county you're filing in, though.
Liam4230 1 year ago
amm!
junior14fariasxD 1 year ago
i cant really understand you, you tend to mumble
lovenatalieportman4 1 year ago